DIY outdoor kitchens in high demand in a recession and gas prices

Homeowners Are Building Their Own Outdoor Kitchens and Saving Thousands of Dollars.

With the current recession combined with the huge savings on gasoline prices many homeowners are going ahead with their Outdoor Kitchen projects. But unlike the good old days when they would take out an equity loan for $30,000 and pay their contractor to build it. Homeowners are now more frugal and going with the DIY approach.

"It's amazing how much money our family saved by building our outdoor kitchen, "says Jacqueline Webb of Santa Barbara. We have a barbecue frame kit that bolted together. My husband was able to assemble the frame in half a day. He set the cement board and finished with a ring counter and travertine stucco.

We saved a 5-burner Jenn Air grill from Lowes, a magic gateway Fire is a fridge and sink are Costco Home Depot. This combination of devices costing us less than $ 1,500. This is a very good value foran outdoor kitchen. We are very pleased with the results, and that's something we have all the time.

The average homeowner can build an outdoor kitchen. Most home owners have experience with projects such as bricks, tools, basic electrical, etc. But many have no experience with steel frame. Homeowners steel frame is too fragile and difficult to make an angle of 90 degrees, because they have learned professional techniques to avoid these common problems.

It islittle information on design BBQ Islands at your local library. The truth is that nobody in the industry to teach people how to create their own barbecue islands. They much prefer to sell for 20 or 30 times the price of the materials as a luxury item. For most homeowners, it is better to buy a pre-cut steel frame kit. These kits fit like Ikea furniture.

Make 2009 the year of this wonderful family amenities add to your home. Stay home, invite your family and friendsand enjoy more quality time with your new outdoor kitchen. And almost all the money saved in the process really smile.